The Christmas cactus is an unusual twist on the traditional festive houseplant. Similar to the classic Poinsettia, it booms deep red and pink flowers against green foliage, and the festive flowers ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images As you can tell by now, the Christmas cactus is the houseplant of the season ...

A Christmas cactus drops leaves when it's overwatered or underwatered. Keep soil slightly damp with good drainage, and water ...

Learn the five signs of an overwatered Christmas cactus, how to save it from root rot, and how to water correctly to prevent ...

Christmas cacti may drop their leaves when they're stressed by their environment. Overwatering is the most common cause of leaf drop in these plants. Underwatering, too much sun, extreme temperatures, ...

Christmas cactus leaves turn red when the plant is stressed, most often due to an error in care. Too much direct sunlight is the most common cause of discolored ...

As the holiday season comes upon us you may want to decorate your home with some lovely colorful flowering plants. Besides poinsettias, there are holiday cacti that have flowers that may be white, ...

Q: Just wanted you to know last year’s double and triple blooms from my Christmas cactus wasn’t a one-time thing. The cactus, which started blooming at Thanksgiving, is in full bloom with some double ...

Gardeners, many of you hosted neighbors, friends and family (as did we) during the Thanksgiving holiday. Some family members drove considerable distances and others traveled greater distances, ...

Nopales (noh-PAH-lays), Spanish for cactus leaves, are just what the name implies: the leaves, or paddles, of the prickly pear cactus. Watery, crunchy and mild, the flattish leaves are most commonly ...